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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 43, 4 May 1948, Page 4

STOCK SALES FRIDAY,’ MAY 7 At. 11.30 a.m. First Annual Heifer Sale to be held in conjunction with the complete dispersal of the “BEDFORD” STUD On account of Mr J. A. Parsons To be held at Mr W. E. Riddell’s property, Rangiuru, Te Puke (For convenience of sale) 37 HEAD comprising:— 11 Pedigree Jersey Cows (account Mr Parsons) 20 Pedigree In-Calf Jersey Heifers 6 Pedigree Yearling Jersey Heifers Mr J. A. Parsons, of the “Belford” Stud, has sold his farm and is going out of farming. It is not a big herd, but is full of quality and production. The star lot of the offering is Mountain Meadows Gay Sis, V.H.C., a wonderful opportunity to secure foundation cows. The Heifer Sale is the first to be held in this district and while the entries are not larges it will give purchasers an excellent opportunity to secure young, well bred cattle. Entries from the Smith Bros., Matapihi, of Lily Oak fame, show that the main sire is Lily Oak Handsome Prince. Mr L. E. Page, of the “AllWays” Stud, has also entered some very choice quality heifers with very good butterfat backing, and' should please the public very much as to type and quality. Further entries are from the “Lucernvale” Stud, of Mr E. B. Allen, the “Carleon” Stud, of Mr Edgar Hofmann, Katikati, and the “Calton” Stud, of King Country and Katikati fame, of Mr G. A. Rhynd. Light luncheon provided at all above sales.

SPECIAL SHEEP FAIR TANEATUA WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1948 at 12 noon. (To be held at Mr A. A. Reeve’s yards)'. The offering comprises:— 1318 Wether Hoggets 748 Ewe Hoggets 117 2th Ewes R.W.S.D. Rams 200 4th Wethers 600 2th Wethers 400 Forward conditioned 4th wethers, 1 earmark * 160 Fat and Forward Ewes A HpflDTlPPT^' WRIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO., LTD. 47 EDGECUMBE PIG SALE MONDAY, MAY 10 300 Pigs of all classes. 3 Sows to farrow.. FARMERS’ AUCTIONEERING CO. / ' 433 SPRINGING' HEIFER SALE To be held account of Messrs Moffat and Jensen, at our Judea Saleyards, Tauranga, on Monday, May 10, 1948, commencing at 11.30 sharp. 240 In-Calf Heifers comprising:— 150 Choice 2 year old I.C. Fawn Jersey Heifers 20 Choice 2 year old I.C. . Jersey Ayrshire Cross Heifers 50 Choice 2 year old I.C. Jersey Cross Heifers 20 Choice 2 year old I.C. Jersey Holstein Cross Heifers Auctioneer’s Note: The above heifers are well grown, in good condition, and showing well forward in calf. They have been carefully selected from high producing herds, and give an exceptionally good choice to anyone requiring heifers for a foundation, or for herd replacement. Luncheon- Available. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 24 NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER PIG FAIR (Sponsored by. N.Z. Pig Breeders Assn. Inc.) SECOND NATIONAL SALE OF REGISTERED PEDIGREE PIGS To be held at the Showgrounds, Palmerston North 1 * WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1948 at 10 a.m. sharp. 162 Superbly Bred Pigs comprising: 30 Large Blacks 42 Large Whites 67 Berkshires 23 Tamworths. All sows 8 months and over, boars 7 months and over. 97 sows are in farrow. Representing the cream of breeding from 31 leading Studs throughout New Zealand. Buyers you are assured that only pigs of the highest possible standard of quality will be offered. Every animal is to be rigidly inspected by Official Inspectors appointed by the Council of the N.Z. Pig Breeders Association, prior to the sale. A National Pig is a National investment. Attend the SECOND NATIONAL. PIG SALE or submit buying instructions. The Catalogues give full breeding and particulars and are available from all. branches of the Auctioneers. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) Box 611 Palmerston North and Branches. 28